英语词汇“reference”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

referencenoun

uk/ˈref.ər.əns/us/ˈref.ɚ.əns/

reference noun (MENTION)

B2 [ C or U ] a mention of something:

Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings.

formal I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March.

More examples

She made a veiled reference to her former employer.
He made several references to his time in France.
I am writing to you with reference to the job advertised in yesterday's newspaper.
He spoke at length without once making reference to the current crisis.
She spoke in very vague terms and there were no direct references to specific situations.

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Quoting & making references

above
aforementioned
allusive
bandy sth around
bring
come up
cross-reference
direct speech
drag
misquote
passing
pursuant
quotation
quote
quote... unquote idiom
referent
said
touch
touch on/upon sth
undermentioned

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reference noun (IN A PIECE OF WRITING)

B2 [ C ] a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found

[ C ] abbreviation ref in a business letter, a number that tells you who to speak to or where to look for more information:

In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C.

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You need to make a list of all your references.
There was a long list of references at the end of the article.
Where are your references?

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Quoting & making references

above
aforementioned
allusive
bandy sth around
bring
come up
cross-reference
direct speech
drag
misquote
passing
pursuant
quotation
quote
quote... unquote idiom
referent
said
touch
touch on/upon sth
undermentioned

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reference noun (LETTER)

B2 [ C ] a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.:

My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference.

More examples

We need a reference from your former employer.
I like to keep in with my ex-employer, you never know when you might need a reference.
We should really have taken up her references.
I'm often asked to provide references for ex-employees.
She provided a written reference from a previous employer.

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Applying for a job

anoint
applicant
appoint
appointed
appointee
engage
handpicked
headhunt
hiring
intake
job
job centre
scout
set sb up
step
step into sth
subcontract
take sb on
take sth on
tender

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reference noun (LOOK AT)

C1 [ U ] a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help:

He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him.

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Reading

cross-reference
deconstruct
deconstruction
devour
dyslexia
flip
hermeneutic
leaf through sth
peruse
read sth over/through
reader
readership
reading
reading knowledge
riffle
run your eye over sth idiom
scan
skim
thumb
thumb through sth

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单词	reference
释义	Contents noun (4) reference (MENTION) reference (IN A PIECE OF WRITING) reference (LETTER) reference (LOOK AT) Contents noun (4) reference (MENTIONING) reference (STATEMENT) reference (CONNECTION) reference (AUTHORITY) Contents noun (11) reference (1) reference (2) reference (3) reference (4) reference (5) reference (6) reference (7) reference (8) reference (9) reference (10) reference (11) verb (1) reference (1) English American Business referencenoun uk/ˈref.ər.əns/us/ˈref.ɚ.əns/ reference noun (MENTION) B2 [ C or U ] a mention of something: Knowing what had happened, I avoided making any reference to (= mentioning) weddings. formal I am writing with/in reference to (= in connection with) your letter of 15 March. More examples She made a veiled reference to her former employer. He made several references to his time in France. I am writing to you with reference to the job advertised in yesterday's newspaper. He spoke at length without once making reference to the current crisis. She spoke in very vague terms and there were no direct references to specific situations. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Quoting & making references above aforementioned allusive *bandy sth* around bring come up cross-reference direct speech drag misquote passing pursuant quotation quote quote... unquote idiom referent said touch** touch on/upon sth undermentioned See more results » reference noun (IN A PIECE OF WRITING) B2 [ C ] a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found [ C ] abbreviation ref in a business letter, a number that tells you who to speak to or where to look for more information: In all future letters on this subject, please use/quote our reference JW/155/C. More examples You need to make a list of all your references. There was a long list of references at the end of the article. Where are your references? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Quoting & making references above aforementioned allusive *bandy sth* around bring come up cross-reference direct speech drag misquote passing pursuant quotation quote quote... unquote idiom referent said touch** touch on/upon sth undermentioned See more results » reference noun (LETTER) B2 [ C ] a letter that is written by someone who knows you, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.: My old headteacher said he would write/give me a glowing (= very good) reference. More examples We need a reference from your former employer. I like to keep in with my ex-employer, you never know when you might need a reference. We should really have taken up her references. I'm often asked to provide references for ex-employees. She provided a written reference from a previous employer. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Applying for a job anoint applicant appoint appointed appointee engage handpicked headhunt hiring intake job job centre scout set sb up step step into sth subcontract take sb on *take sth* on tender See more results » reference noun (LOOK AT) C1 [ U ] a quick look at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information and help: He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Reading cross-reference deconstruct deconstruction devour dyslexia flip hermeneutic** leaf through sth peruse *read sth* over/through reader readership reading reading knowledge riffle** run your eye over sth idiom scan skim thumb thumb through sth See more results » referencenoun us/ˈref·ər·əns, ˈref·rəns/ reference noun (MENTIONING) [ C/U ] the act of mentioning someone or something in speech or writing: [ U ] Avoid making any reference to his accident. reference noun (STATEMENT) [ C ] a written statement describing your character and abilities, or the person who writes this statement: She has excellent references. Could I list you as a reference on my application? reference noun (CONNECTION) [ U ] the act of making a connection between subjects: His comments were in reference to a stupid question someone asked. reference noun (AUTHORITY) [ C/U ] a text that records facts and information: [ C ] There is a list of the author’s references at the end of the article. [ C/U ] A reference is also the act of looking at a text: [ U ] These books are for reference only and may not be checked out of the library. [ C/U ] A reference can also mean a reference book: [ C ] What references did you use for this research? referencenoun uk/ˈrefərəns/us [ C ] abbreviation ref COMMUNICATIONS, WORKPLACE a set of numbers or letters on a document such as a business letter, used so that people know what it relates to: give/quote/use a reference In all future letters on this subject, please quote our reference JW/155/C/2011. Please write with a full CV quoting the appropriate reference number. [ C ] HR a letter that is written by someone who knows you, often a previous employer, to describe you and say if you are suitable for a job, course, etc.: give/write sb a reference His former boss gave him an excellent reference. She has good references and an acceptable CV. check/follow up/take up references We still need to recall the candidate for a second interview, and follow up references. a reference check Compare testimonial also personal reference, UK also referee HR a person who knows you and who is willing to write a reference for you: give/list/name sb as a reference He said he was happy for me to list him as a reference. [ C or U ] a mention of something: make reference to sth He didn't make any reference to the new product in his report. [ C or U ] comparison with something: reference to sth Comparative advertising is where one trader advertises his goods by reference to another trader's goods. [ C ] a statement that gives information about the financial situation and business history of a company, an organization, etc.: Check payment records of prospective customers through league tables, status agency reports, bank or trade references twice a year. [ U ] the action of looking at a book, piece of paper, etc. in order to find information or help: reference to sth He made the whole speech without reference to the notes in front of him. reference books/works/publishing for (future) reference in order to be looked at for information in future: You should keep the prospectus on file for future reference. for future reference, ... used when telling someone something so they know about it in future: For future reference, he prefers to be addressed as 'Mr.' in/with reference to sb/sth formal used, especially in business letters, to say what you are writing or talking about: I am writing with reference to your letter of 15 March. terms of reference the subjects or questions which a study or report is intended to include: The inquiry's terms of reference included the consideration of pay and conditions in the fire service. See also bank reference credit reference referenceverb [ T ] uk/ˈrefərəns/us to refer to someone or something: He spoke about his ambitious plans, referencing writer and motivator Dale Carnegie. See Diagram 3.1 referenced above.
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referencenoun

reference noun (MENTION)

reference noun (IN A PIECE OF WRITING)

reference noun (LETTER)

reference noun (LOOK AT)

referencenoun

reference noun (MENTIONING)

reference noun (STATEMENT)

reference noun (CONNECTION)

reference noun (AUTHORITY)

referencenoun

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referenceverb [ T ]